Senate Advances War Powers Resolution Meant To End Trump’s War With Iran
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a War Powers Resolution meant to bring an end to President Trump’s war against Iran as he is threatening to restart the full-scale bombing campaign.
The legislation, which would direct the removal of US forces engaged in the blockade and other hostilities against Iran that haven’t been authorized by Congress, was advanced in a procedural vote of 50-47, a preliminary step before a final vote. It passed after seven previous attempts thanks to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) switching sides to support the bill, a move that comes after he lost his primary to a President Trump-backed opponent.
Cassidy joined three other Republicans — Senators Rand Paul (KY), Lisa Murkowski (AK), and Susan Collins (ME) — in supporting the legislation, while just one Democrat, Sen. Jon Fetterman (PA), opposed it.
